Noah was sitting in the chair in front of his computer staring at the screen. He had a file hidden on his compute of stuff that was him and Rachel. Noah couldn't believe that it have been a month since he has seen or talked to her. Noah clicked through the pictures smiling sadly at each one his heart hurting a little more as each one passed. Finally after having enough Noah closed the folder and rested his head against the back of the chair. Taking one last look at the screen he felt his stomach turn into knots when he noticed the picture that was the background. It was him and Quinn on their wedding day both smiling but Noah's smile never reached his eyes. Deciding it was too much Noah turned off the screen and left the room. He could still remember the look on Rachel's face when they told everyone they were going to get married.
Every six months since graduation all of New Directions got together for a dinner. They had started when a bunch of them were gone away from school but somehow after the first year of college everyone ended back up in Ohio. That night it was Rachel and Tina's turn to host. After high school they had both went to New York but decided to come back and get a house together. Everyone has just sat down for dinner when Quinn called out for everyone's attention.
"Everyone there is something we have to tell you." Quinn was practically bouncing in her seat. "Noah and I are getting married." Quinn lifted her hand for everyone to see. The room was quickly filled with congratulations and best wishes. The moment Quinn started talking Noah's eyes were trained on Rachel watching her face for a reaction. The moment Quinn announced their engagement Noah seen her face drop and then quickly replaced with a smile. Noah would see that it was fake and pained. Rachel got out of her seat giving Quinn a hug.
"I am so happy for you guys." When Rachel was hugging Quinn she looked straight at Noah tears in her eyes. She blinked them back quickly and pulled away. "You know what I think there is a bottle of champagne in the cabinet I'm gonna get it so we can celebrate."
"Thant is such a good idea." Quinn was practically bouncing.
"Let me give you a hand Berry." Noah told her as he followed her into the kitchen. Rachel had her back to him but he could see her shoulders shaking. Walking up he wrapped his arms around her.
"Hey don't cry baby." He brushed her hair to the side kissed her warm neck. Rachel just shrugged him off and contained getting the glasses out. When Rachel turned to face him Noah's heart broke.
"Do you love her?" Rachel asked in a hushed voice making sure no one would hear.
"Not like I love you." He cupped her face in his palm wiping away the tears with his thumb.
"Then why are you marrying her?" she hated how childish and petty she sounded.
"You let me go Rachel you didn't fight for us. Once you found out you were going to New York you checked out." He seen the hurt in her eyes but she knew it was true. Noah pulled her close and kissed her forehead. So badly did he want to kiss her lips but he couldn't cross that line. Rachel pulled out of his grasp turned around continued getting the glasses.
Nine months later Noah and Quinn got married in front of their friends and family including Rachel. Every chance he had his eyes were on her making sure she was ok. They moment he said I do he knew it was a mistake but there was no going back now. Noah hated being in his house since Quinn told him she knew everything. Every time they were in the same room Quinn would give him the most heart breaking look that made him feel like the world's biggest douche.
"I'm gonna go out for a bit. Be back in an hour or so." Noah told Quinn who was sitting in the living room reading a magazine.
"Are you going to go fuck her?" Quinn asked not even looking up. Noah didn't even bother answering the question and just left the house. He knew that Quinn had every right in the world to be mad but there was no need for shit like that. The moment Noah was out of his front door he took off running. Noah had his ear buds in blasting music in his ears trying to forget. If only for a little while he wanted to forget. Five minutes into his run Defying gravity started blaring into his ears. Noah stopped for a second thinking how the hell that would get on there and them he remembered. The last time he used his iPod was at Rachel's so when it was charging on her computer it must have put her playlist on his. Noah couldn't believe the over whelming pain that was developing in his chest. He missed her more and more everyday but there was nothing he could do about it. Taking the ear buds out Noah decided that it was time to go home. His body was aching from running so hard but it was a better hurt than the one in his chest. Noah was so in a daze he didn't notice there was a new car in his drive way. Walking into his house Noah was stopped by the sound of his wife moaning. Noah knew that Quinn wasn't the type of girl who would take care of herself so he knew shit was going down. Noah stood standing in the door way trying to catch his breath. He looked out his front window and that's when he finally noticed the car. A car he would freaking know anywhere. Not even bothering to take off his shoes Noah quietly walked up the stairs that led to the main level of his house. Noah followed the noises to his bedroom and felt his stomach drop. Opening the door slowly at first he was able to see his wife on top of someone. Noah kicked the door open watching his wife jump up when it hit the door.
"Noah I can explain." Quinn had a sheet wrapped tight around her body like Noah had never seen her naked before.
"You can explain why you are riding my best friend?" Noah asked at Finn got up and started to look for his clothes. Finn quickly dressed and ran for the door leaving the couple standing in their room staring at each other. "How long?" the calmness in his voice surprised the both of them.
"About as long as you've been with Rachel." Quinn sat back down on their bed refusing to look at Noah. He just stared at her his eyes burning her skin.
"Are you kidding me? You have been making me feel like shit for weeks when you have been fucking him all along." Noah couldn't believe what he was hearing.
"It's your fault Puck. You stopped looking at me with love and want. I was becoming your roommate. All because of Rachel. I was sick of being second best to her Noah so I went to someone who I would be first for." Quinn had tears streaming down her face. Noah just stared at her not believe what was happening in his life.
"I am sorry I ever made you feel that way but you can't sit here treating me like shit when you have been doing the same thing all along. And to me it's worse because it was in our bed." Noah moved from the door way to the closet grabbing a bag. Quinn was quickly on her feet.
"Noah what are you doing?" She tried to grab his arm but he pulled away.
"I'm done Quinn who are we kidding really. I'm gonna go stay at my mom's until I can get my own place." Noah continued to his dresser grabbing his closet.
"Please don't do this Noah. I love you and we can fix this. You'll forgive me and I'll forgive you. Please I don't love him and you don't love her. We love eachother." Quinn grabbed onto his arm and dropped her knees. She didn't want to be divorced she was above that.
"That's where you're wrong. I do love her. Bye Quinn." Noah took off his ring and left it on the dresser.
A/N: So here is the second chapter. This isn't where I planned on taking it but once I started typing it took on a mind of its own. I hope you guys enjoy this chapter and where I go with this. The first chapter came out so easy and turned out amazing (in my eyes) I hope the rest does it justice.
Also just a little side note. For all of you who have read my other stories you know that two years ago this week a good friend of mine killed himself. So every year on his birthday and the date of his death I add a note to my story. Please if you are thinking of hurting your self talk to someone and get help. No matter what it going on it your life right now that makes you want to harm yourself don't. IT GETS BETTER. I spend every day wishing he would have come and talked to me but he didn't and we were all to late. So please talk to someone. Even if you want to message me and vent go ahead. Just remembering that ending your life will end your pain but will cause nothing but pain for the people who love you.